Stage 1 APSS

To identify individuals with known disease, and/or signs or symptoms of disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to exercise. An adverse event refers to an unexpected event that occurs as a consequence of an exercise session, resulting in ill health, physical harm or death to an individual. This stage may be self-administered and self-evaluated by the client. Please complete the questions below and refer to the figure 1: Stage 1 Screening Steps

Please tick your response	Yes or No
1. Has your medical practitioner ever told you that you have a heart condition or have you ever suffered a stroke?
2. Do you ever experience unexplained pains or discomfort in your chest at rest or during physical activity/exercise?
3. Do you ever feel faint, dizzy or lose balance during physical activity/exercise?
4. Have you had an asthma attack requiring immediate medical attention at any time over the last 12 months?
5. If you have diabetes (type 1 or 2) have you had trouble controlling your blood sugar (glucose) in the last 3 months?
6. Do you have any other conditions that may require special consideration for you to exercise?
IF YOU ANSWERED 'YES' to any of the 6 questions, please seek guidance from an appropriate allied health professional or medical practitioner prior to undertaking exercise
IF YOU ANSWERED 'NO' to all of the 6 questions, please proceed to question 7 and calculate your typical weighted physical activity/ exercise per week.
7. Describe your current physical activity/exercise levels in a typical week by stating the frequency and duration at the different intensities. For intensity guidelines consult below figure 2. Intensity Light Moderate Vigorous/High Frequency (number of sessions per week) _________ _________ _________ Duration (total minutes per week) _________ _________ _________	Weighted physical activity/exercise per week Total minutes = (minutes of light + moderate) + (2 x minutes of vigorous/high) TOTAL = _________ minutes per week
If your total is less than 150 minutes per week then light to moderate intensity exercise is recommended. Increase your volume and intensity slowly. If your total is more than or equal to 150 minutes per week then continue with your current physical activity/exercise intensity levels.
It is advised that you discuss any progression (volume, intensity, duration, modality) with an exercise professional to optimise your results.